Sweet Corn and Capsicum Soup ( Mexican)
by Tarla Dalal
This Mexican soup lures you with the smoky aroma of roasted capsicum! It is packed with the vibrant flavours of sautéed onions and flame-roasted capsicum, which contrast beautifully with the soothing sweet corn base.
Make sure you sauté the onions in butter, because that enhances the taste of the Sweet Corn and Capsicum Soup significantly. A bowlful of this delightful soup is sure to make your day special!
Sweet Corn and Capsicum Soup, Burritos and Mexican Fried Rice make a hearty meal.
Sweet Corn and Capsicum Soup ( Mexican) recipe - How to make Sweet Corn and Capsicum Soup ( Mexican)
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
1 1/2 cups boiled sweet corn kernels (makai ke dane)
1 capsicum
oil for brushing
1/2 cup milk
1 tbsp butter
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1 tsp cornflour dissolved in 1/4 cup water
salt and to taste
- Method
- Brush little oil on the capsicum, pierce the capsicum with a fork and hold over an flame until the skin blackens.
- Immerse the capsicum in cold water, remove the skin, stem and seeds and chop it finely.
- Combine the sweet corn kernels, milk and ¾ cup of water and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste. Keep aside.
- Heat the butter in a kadhai, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the roasted and chopped capsicum, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the prepared corn mixture, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add ½ cup of water, prepared cornflour-water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Add the salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for more 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Add the pepper powder and mix well.
- Serve hot.
Sweet Corn and Capsicum Soup Video by Tarla Dalal
| Energy | 122 cal |
| Protein | 3.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15.5 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Fat | 5.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 248.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 32.5 mg |
| Folic Acid | 16.2 mcg |
| Calcium | 61.7 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 32.7 mg |
| Potassium | 115.1 mg |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg |